The effects of stress on the body can range from temporary nuisances to long-term negative consequences. Learn what to be…

With help from her family and Keck Medicine of USC’s Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Management Center, Brianna Villanueva is primed…

What causes colon cancer, and how can screening and lifestyle choices reduce your risk? Colorectal (colon and rectal cancer) is…

Experts say continued prostate cancer screening is an individual choice even as risk increases with age. An estimated one in…

Hernias are a common condition, but there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly they are. Get the facts here.…

A gynecologist explains the origins, symptoms and treatment options for this painful disorder affecting millions of women.  Endometriosis affects about…

Burdened for decades by severe sinusitis, Salvador Barba is now living life to the fullest thanks to a USC Caruso…

A USC Transplant Institute physician explains the living-liver-donation process: requirements, recovery and the life-changing impact of this vital gift. When…

Compounds in red wine have proven heart health benefits. But the costs of drinking too much can quickly outweigh the…

Are energy drinks bad for you? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian advises. Is America facing an energy crisis? Judging…

An expert explains why there is never just one approach to treating colorectal cancer. If you’ve been diagnosed with colorectal…

For managing uncomfortable acid reflux symptoms, a GI specialist says lifestyle and dietary changes are usually the best solution. Nearly…